"SINISTER POP" As it prepares to move to Renzo Piano-designed digs at the end of the High Line, the Whitney has been generating surprising shows from its permanent collection, including this intriguing look at the darker side of Pop Art from the 1960s and '70s.

ROSEMARY'S This airy West Village restaurant serves solid, Italian-inflected food, emphasizing the bounty of its rooftop garden. The public has taken to it with gusto, and people line up every night to dine. Here's hoping they decide to take reservations.